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Chapter 199: Who is Snape's Most Disliked Person?
Chapter 199: Who is Snape's Most Disliked Person?
After two days of continuous rain, the atmosphere in the castle became livelier as everyone eagerly anticipated the second Quidditch match.
"Our next opponent is Gryffindor," Harris announced to the team during a training session. "They're a strong team, unlike Ravenclaw, with hardly any weaknesses."
"I've noticed that their new Seeker, Harry Potter, is a genius on par with Cedric," he added. "He's incredibly quick at spotting the Golden Snitch."
Harris turned to his two Beaters, Dean and Ronny, and said, "During the match, you two don't need to worry about Angelina. Just focus on Potter."
One of the Beaters furrowed his brows and asked, "What about you and Kyle... The Weasley brothers are skilled players. They'll definitely use the Bludgers to disrupt you."
"Don't worry," Harris assured them. "We have two offensive positions. Even if we're distracted by the Bludgers, we'll still score points."
"But we won't be able to quickly widen the score gap that way," someone else pointed out.
Harris thought for a moment and replied, "In fact, even without interference, it's unlikely to widen the score gap. Oliver Wood is different from other Keepers. He has the potential to become a professional player, and his skills are formidable. The tactics we used against Ravenclaw won't work on him."
Teasing brother, interjected, "I'm sure the key to victory lies with the Golden Snitch."
Harris looked at his Beaters and said, "So, you two must do your best to assist Cedric. In case... I mean, if Potter spots the Snitch first, find a way to stop him. If necessary, you can even use the Bludgers to change the Snitch's direction."
"Don't worry, captain," Cedric assured him seriously. "I'll definitely catch the Golden Snitch first."
"I believe in you," Harris patted his shoulder and smiled. "That's why I want them to focus on supporting you."
Just then, a commotion came from the direction of the corridor, and the team turned to see Oliver Wood leading the Gryffindor team towards them.
"Oliver, this is our training time. What are you doing here?" Harris asked, slightly annoyed.
Although he had a decent relationship with Wood before, he wasn't going to show any favoritism at this crucial moment.
"It's not anymore," Wood replied, stepping forward. "I specifically checked the time and came after your training ended."
"Wait..." Harris hesitated, looking up at the darkening sky. "It's getting late. You're not planning to train now, are you?"
"Don't worry about us," Wood said.
Harris frowned. While he didn't agree with Wood's approach of seizing every moment for training, he couldn't say much since the Gryffindor players themselves didn't object.
"Just be careful not to overdo it, Wood," Harris whispered, then led the others away from the Quidditch pitch.
As they left, Fred and George helplessly waved at Kyle, envying him as they departed the pitch.
As soon as the Hufflepuff team was out of sight, Wood wanted to start training immediately.
"We have an hour left! Let's make the most of it!" he urged.
"Oh..." the others responded weakly, even Harry lacking enthusiasm.
The frequent training sessions in recent days had taken a toll. Harry had been either in class or on his broom, and even meals were rushed, leaving him barely enough time to eat.
All he wanted now was to return to his warm and cozy bed for a good night's sleep.
However, at Wood's insistence, the team reluctantly took to the skies.
Fred and George, however, seemed to have their own agenda. Ignoring Wood's commands, they repeatedly dove and bombed each other, pretending to fall from their brooms.
(End of Chapter 199)
"Can't you two stop fooling around!" Wood exclaimed angrily. "You're going to make us lose the match for sure! This time, it's Snape as the referee, and he'll find any excuse to deduct points from Gryffindor."
George actually fell off his broomstick upon hearing this.
"Snape as the referee?" He spat out the dirt from his mouth and asked, "Isn't he uninterested in Quidditch? He rarely showed up for the previous matches!"
The other players also landed next to George, voicing their complaints.
Harry, in particular, turned pale, and his whole body trembled uncontrollably.
Previously, Ron and Hermione had mentioned that Snape had cursed Harry's broom during the last match.
If Snape did it again, no one could stop him.
After all, Hermione couldn't come onto the pitch.
"Harry, you look terrible," Angelina said with concern.
"No, it's nothing..." Harry shook his head. "Wood, for the next match, you don't have to worry about me. Just focus on scoring as many points as possible."
"No, that's not acceptable!" Wood frowned. "The Golden Snitch is worth one hundred and fifty points. How many goals do we need to score?"
"But Snape will definitely target me," Harry said anxiously. "I'm worried..."
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"You don't need to worry at all, Harry."
George had already stood up, patted Harry's shoulder, and said with a laugh, "We just remembered that our next opponent is Hufflepuff. What's there to be nervous about?"
Harry was a bit dazed, feeling that George might have hit his head and mistaken Hufflepuff for Ravenclaw.
"It's true, Snape will definitely target me." Harry said seriously. "He hates me. Even if I do nothing wrong in Potion class, I still get deducted a lot of points."
"Stay calm, it's normal. He's deducted points from many others."
Fred laughed and asked, "By the way, how many points have you been deducted at most?"
"Fifteen points," Harry whispered.
He was a little worried that others might get angry. If he hadn't lost so many points in Potion class, Gryffindor wouldn't be in last place.
But Harry was surprised that Fred not only didn't mind but also said nonchalantly, "I thought it would be more. It's only fifteen points."
Harry was even more confused... What do you mean by only fifteen points? That's already a lot.
Could it be that George injured his head, and Fred was also affected? But... Harry hadn't heard that the twins had this ability.
Fred laughed and continued, "How many points do you think Kyle gets deducted in Potion class?"
Harry shook his head, unclear why Fred asked, but in his opinion, an excellent student like Kyle would likely receive bonus points.
"Fifty..." George held up a hand and said calmly, "The most he's ever been deducted was a full fifty points."
"And even during normal times, Kyle gets deducted twenty points for various reasons."
"If it weren't for Connor earning back some points, Hufflepuff would have taken our place as the last-place team by now."
Harry was already shocked speechless. He never imagined that an excellent student like Kyle would be deducted so many points.
It was as unbelievable as Hermione forgetting her homework.
Fred continued, "So relax. When it comes to who Snape hates the most, you're far worse off than Kyle."
"With him around, we'll definitely be safe."
Fred and George exchanged a glance and simultaneously burst into a very mischievous laugh.
Chapter end
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